Wednesday, 20 November 2013

The Experience Hendrix 2014 Tourwill feature Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society), Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dweezil Zappa, Los Lobos’ stalwarts Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo, Eric Gales, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Johnson, Bootsy Collins, Mato Nanji (Indigenous), and Ana Popovic. The rhythm section includes bassist Billy Cox, the only player, apart from Jimi Hendrix himself, who was part of both the Band of Gypsys and the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Chris Layton, the drummer who, along with the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, was a founder of Double Trouble.

The Experience Hendrix Tour, which pays tribute to the iconic work of the legendary Jimi Hendrix had its inception in 1995. Presented by BandFuse: Rock Legends, the 2014 tour will start in Dallas on March 11 and conclude on April 3 in Detroit with the possibility of more dates being added in the future.

“Jimi often spoke of his concept of ‘Electric Church’ and using music to connect directly with people. Every day we see how Jimi’s musical legacy continues to transcend generational and cultural boundaries. It’s our continuing mission to do all we can to celebrate what he’s given us and to keep his music in the forefront. The Experience Hendrix tour does that with brilliant musicians who love Jimi, electrifying the stage with his music and sound,” Janie Hendrix, President of Experience Hendrix LLC said in a press release.

"I can’t wait to go on it. Eric Johnson’s gonna be on it, Eric Gales, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. There’s just a bunch of badass guitar players on this thing and I’m a fan of all the guys so it’s just gonna be fun watching the guys jam up there every night and getting up there myself and jamming." - Zakk Wylde